Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog

An 8 year old from Troy, Missouri was seriously injured when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. The boy was sent to an area hospital after the Lincoln County Missouri bicycle accident, which occurred on October 8, 2011 at 3:25pm.

8 year old Dominick L. Cantrell was riding his bike on Saturday afternoon on Main Street. 71 year old Charles A. Birdsong drove a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado on Cap Au Gris. The Lincoln County Missouri bike accident occurred as Birdsong attempted a right turn onto Main Street. The Chevrolet crashed into Cantrell’s bike.

Cantrell was seriously injured in the Missouri bicycle accident. The Air Evac helicopter transported the little boy to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for medical treatment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol did not report any injuries for Birdsong. There was no reported damage to Birdsong’s vehicle.

Unfortunately, hundreds of bicyclists die in bicycle traffic accidents each year. According to the national Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 630 “pedalcyclists” died in 2009. Other statistics shows that cyclists suffer injuries and fatalities at a much higher rate in traffic accidents than motorists. Unlike motorists, cyclists do not have the benefit of seat belts or air bags during the accidents. Cyclists only have helmets for protection. Some cyclists lack even helmet protection during a Missouri bicycle accident.

Missouri bicycle accidents may be caused by a motorists disregard for the rights of cyclists. Missouri laws grants bicyclists all the rights of motorists on Missouri’s public highways. However, some motorists interfere with the cyclist’s ability to fully enjoy those rights. For example, a motorist may check for motor vehicles before attempting a turn without checking for cyclists. The motorist’s inattention and lack of awareness of bicyclists may lead to a Missouri bicycle accident.